This article was reviewed by Dr. Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ. Key points Spaying and neutering can benefit your dog’s long-term health and reduce pet overpopulation … ...

When’s the right time to safely spay or neuter your dog? Surgical neutering is usually carried out by six months of age to prevent pet overpopulation, euthanasia or reduce shelter intake. A new, ...

Q: "I am a senior citizen who is contemplating adopting a 4-year-old intact Golden Retriever. I have had other Goldens, but they have all been neutered. What are the risks of neutering at 4? The dog ...

Does my dog suffer because it never has sex? And: Should I have it neutered to make it feel better? The topic of sexual frustration in dogs is emotional, often misunderstood—and full of myths. PETBOOK ...

MUSKEGON, Mich. — "We had a vaccine clinic back in November, and it was just a typical vaccine clinic, nothing super crazy or anything, but our vets examined a dog and found a lump on a dog," said ...